Wristband Sanitizer Dispenser

ABSTRACT

A refillable portable storage container, which can be filled with sanitizing gel or liquid, which can then be attached to a smart phone or smart phone case or a wristband, which when used, emits sanitizing gel or liquid.

CLAIM OF PRIORITY

This application claims priority as the non-provisional of U.S.Provisional Application Ser. 62/992,977 filed on Mar. 21, 2020 titled“Portable Mechanism for Storing Hand Sanitizer”, as the non-provisionalof U.S. Provisional Application Ser. 63/036,054 filed on Jun. 8, 2020titled “Portable Mechanism for Storing Hand Sanitizer Mediums”, as thenon-provisional of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. 63/131,057 filed onDec. 27, 2020, as the non-provisional of U.S. Provisional ApplicationSer. 63/027,298 filed on May 19, 2020 titled “Portable Mechanism forStoring Hand Sanitizer Mediums”, and as a continuation of U.S. DesignApplication Ser. No. 29/773,170 filed on Mar. 8, 2021 titled “WristbandSanitizer Dispenser”. The contents of each of these applications areincorporated herein as if fully set forth herein.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates generally to storage containers, and moreparticularly to a portable container which is capable of storing handsanitizing gel or hand sanitizing liquid that can be detachably securedto a smartphone, a water bottle, a bracelet, one's person, one's belt orone's keys, which allows for easy and accessible distribution of theliquid or gel to one's hands or person.

BACKGROUND

During our everyday life, our hands become dirty and are exposed togerms and viruses due to constant contact with others and surfaces ofall types, shapes, forms, and textures. We touch doorknobs, hardsurfaces, bathroom sinks, toilets, smart phones, keys, touch screens,etc., which are all a mecca for germs, bacteria, and viruses. Then weconstantly shake hands and hug one another. A well, we are constantlyclose to one another on the bus, plane, or when waiting in line at thebank. In short, because of our daily human habits, our interactions andour close proximity to one another—especially during cold and fluseason—the spread of illness, germs and viruses is rampant.

The common solution is to wash one's hands as much as possible, but inreality most do not have immediate access to sinks, soap or bathrooms.Another, often suggested solution, is for people to use hand sanitizer,which are the combination of gel and alcohol, which kills germs,bacteria and viruses. This can help, but in reality, these are notalways available and only a small portion of the population carriesportable hand sanitizer containers.

Or in a situation where one does have a portable hand sanitizer in theirpurse or pocket, if they shake someone's hand, and then use thesanitizer, it could be deemed as rude, implying the other person isinfectious or has germs.

Further at a party or social gathering where food is present, humansshake many hands and each and drink quite vigorously throughout theduration of the party. To use hand sanitizer every few minutes, impliesa negative social connotation toward the user and is therefore avoided,which promotes the passing of germs.

To add, at a fast food restaurant, a person orders food, goes to thebathroom to wash his hands, and then sits down to wait for his food. Ashe's waiting he takes out his smart phone and uses it. With his recentlycleaned hands, he is now touching the dirtiest, most germ ridden item onhis person, thus defeating the purpose of having washed his hands.

SUMMARY

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a smallportable container with an opening to hold hand sanitizer liquid or gel.The container attaches to one's smart phone, or wrist to allow for amore accessible use of a hand sanitizer. When the container is filled,it can emit the gel or liquid to one's hand or surface through anopening situated on container.

It is also an object of the invention to provide a case or holdingmechanism, which can hold portable and disposable capsules or pods,pre-filled with hand sanitizer gel or liquid, which can be added andremoved to the phone case.

It is also an object of the present invention to have a container filledwith hand sanitizer to magnetically attach to any smart phone by meansof a magnetic charge.

It is also an object of the present invention to have a container wraparound the back of a smart phone or tablet, which emits hand sanitizerliquid or gel.

It is also an object of the present invention to have a pod orcontainer, which has a door that opens via a hinge mechanism, thatallows the container to open and be filled with sanitizer and then whichallows the hand sanitizer gel or liquid to be dispensed through a pumpbuilt into this door.

It is also an object of the present invention to have a promotionalwristband that houses a container filled with liquid or gel handsanitizer.

It is yet another object of the present invention provide a system ofinterchangeable cases filled with hand sanitizer or any liquid that caneasily attach or detach from a variety of accessories including a watch,a band, or a smart phone.

To these ends, the present invention is directed to a container, whichholds hand sanitizer gel or liquid, which has an opening to allow forthe container to be filled with hand sanitizer and an opening to allowthe hand sanitizer to be emitted from the container, all while beingseparably detached to a smart phone, a smart phone case, or a wristband.

Additional aspects, alternatives and variations as would be apparent topersons of skill in the art are also disclosed herein and arespecifically contemplated as included as part of the invention. Theinvention is set forth only in the claims as allowed by the patentoffice in this or related applications, and the following summarydescriptions of certain examples are not in any way to limit, define orotherwise establish the scope of legal protection.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The invention can be better understood with reference to the followingfigures. The components within the figures are not necessarily to scale,emphasis instead being placed on clearly illustrating example aspects ofthe invention. In the figures, like reference numerals designatecorresponding parts throughout the different views and/or embodiments.Furthermore, various features of different disclosed embodiments can becombined to form additional embodiments, which are part of thisdisclosure. It will be understood that certain components and detailsmay not appear in the figures to assist in more clearly describing theinvention.

FIG. 1 illustrates a container that is constructed to be attached to asmart phone or phone case.

FIG. 2 illustrates the container of FIG. 1 attached to a smart phone.

FIG. 3 illustrates structures used to allow for the re-fill of thecontainer shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 illustrates the operation of the container shown in FIG. 1,dispensing sanitizer.

FIG. 5 illustrates a phone case with an integrated container thatcarries sanitizer.

FIG. 6. Illustrates a container that is constructed to be attached to asmart phone or phone case.

FIG. 7 illustrates a wallet attached to a smart phone, the walletfurther including a container that holds sanitizer.

FIG. 8 illustrates a container that is constructed to be attached to asmart phone or phone case.

FIG. 9 illustrates a wristband or bracelet with a removable containerthat holds sanitizer.

FIG. 10 illustrates a wristband or bracelet with a removable containerthat holds sanitizer.

FIG. 11 illustrates a wristband or bracelet of FIG. 10 with thecontainer being inserted therein.

FIG. 12 illustrates a wristband or bracelet with the container removed.

FIG. 13 illustrates a sectional view of the wristband or bracelet ofFIG. 12 with the container being inserted therein.

FIG. 14 illustrates a sectional view of a wristband or bracelet thatuses pins to secure the bands.

FIG. 15 illustrates the insertion of a container into a holding case,that is then mounted to a smart phone.

FIG. 16 illustrates a side view of a smart phone and wallet combinationwhere the container is inserted into the holding case and then mountedto the smart phone.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a wristband sanitizer dispenser withthe container removed.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a wristband sanitizer dispenser withthe container removed.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view a wristband sanitizer dispenser with aremovable container inserted therein.

FIG. 20 is a top view of a wristband sanitizer dispenser with thecontainer removed.

FIG. 21 is a bottom view of a wristband sanitizer dispenser with thecontainer removed.

FIG. 22 is a right-side view of a wristband sanitizer dispenser with thecontainer removed.

FIG. 23 is a sectional view thereof, illustrating the profile of theinterior cavity.

FIG. 24 is a front view of a wristband sanitizer dispenser with thecontainer removed.

FIG. 25 is a rear view of a wristband sanitizer dispenser with thecontainer removed.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXAMPLE EMBODIMENTS

Reference is made herein to some specific examples of the presentinvention, including any best modes contemplated by the inventor forcarrying out the invention. Examples of these specific embodiments areillustrated in the accompanying figures. While the invention isdescribed in conjunction with these specific embodiments, it will beunderstood that it is not intended to limit the invention to thedescribed or illustrated embodiments. To the contrary, it is intended tocover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be includedwithin the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appendedclaims.

In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth inorder to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention.Particular example embodiments of the present invention may beimplemented without some or all of these specific details. In otherinstances, process operations well known to persons of skill in the arthave not been described in detail in order not to obscure unnecessarilythe present invention. Various techniques and mechanisms of the presentinvention will sometimes be described in singular form for clarity.However, it should be noted that some embodiments include multipleiterations of a technique or multiple mechanisms unless noted otherwise.Similarly, various steps of the methods shown and described herein arenot necessarily performed in the order indicated, or performed at all incertain embodiments. Accordingly, some implementations of the methodsdiscussed herein may include more or fewer steps than those shown ordescribed. Further, the techniques and mechanisms of the presentinvention will sometimes describe a connection, relationship orcommunication between two or more entities. It should be noted that aconnection or relationship between entities does not necessarily mean adirect, unimpeded connection, as a variety of other entities orprocesses may reside or occur between any two entities. Consequently, anindicated connection does not necessarily mean a direct, unimpededconnection unless otherwise noted.

Referring now to the drawings, there is shown in FIGS. 1-6 a firstembodiment of the present invention as it is used when attached to asmartphone. Empty container or case 7 is a soft and flexible orsemi-rigid bladder, which has exit and entry points, 15, 9, and 5 withopening 9. Opening 9 is opened by zip seal 11, which moves along track10. Opening or exit point 5 is an opening, which will be used emitsanitizing gel from case 7. Container 7 may also be made of hardplastic, rubber, polypropylene or semi-rigid plastic. Opening 15 iscapped by cap 3, which is attached to case 7 by band 1. Cap 3 andopening 15, are the entry points for the hand sanitizer to be insertedinto case 7 from another source.

Layer 13 is situated on the back of container 7 by an adhesive which,when in use, the user peels layer 13 completely off of case 7 exposingthe adhesive layer, and sticks case 7 to the back of smart phone 17 asseen in FIG. 2. Container 7 can be applied to any area on the back ofsmart phone 17. It is also possible that smart phone 17 has a protectivecase or cover in which container 7 would be attached to. Container 7 mayalso be attached to any hard surface, computer tablet, desk topcomputer, lap top computer, steering wheel of a car, a car's dashboard,one's desk, ones flashlight, one's water bottle or any other accessoryor surface where the user desires to adhere it to.

Rather than having an adhesive side, case 7 may also house a hookingmeans, a clipping means, a button snap or snaps, a magnet, or a keyring, so that it can hook on to one's belt, waistband of pants, pocket,shirt pocket, or keys.

It is also possible that the adhesive on the back of container 7 may besemi-sticky and reusable so that it can be freely applied to and easilyremoved from any hard surface. In use, the user could remove it from hissmart phone and then attach it to his lap top computer.

Furthermore, it is also possible that case 7 may have materialcontaining a system of hook or loop fasteners secured to the back of it,which would then allow it to be separably attached to the smart phone,but also to any other surface with connecting hook or loop fasteners. Inpractice, the user could remove it from the smart phone and attach it totheir water bottle.

FIG. 3 shows the invention in use where the user takes bottle 16, whichis filled with hand sanitizing gel and inserts nozzle 18 into now openentry point 15 and pumps gel 21 into container 7 until container 7 isfilled with gel, and then puts cap 3 back over entry point 15.Alternately, opening 9, with zipper track 10 and zipper 11, when opened,may be used to receive nozzle 18 and gel 21.

In use, as seen in FIG. 4, the user takes his finger and pressesflexible or semi-rigid container 7, to emit gel 21 a through exit pointor opening 5, typically into the users other hand (not shown). The gelis then rubbed between both hands, thus cleaning them while killingbacteria, germs, and viruses. Opening 5 is constructed in a way, so thatgel 21 a can only leave container 7 but never re-enter though opening 5.When untouched or no pressure is applied, this opening remains sealed orclosed. When pressure from one's finger is applied to container 7, itopens and emits the sanitizing gel.

Opening 5 may also have a cap or cover or sliding door like mechanismplaced over it, so that gel 21 a only gets released when this cap,cover, or door is open, exposing opening 5.

FIG. 5 shows another embodiment of the invention where phone case 24 isattached to smart phone 17 a at the top portion of smart phone 17 a.Case 24 consists of case portion 25 a with opening 22 and the side case27 a, which is attached to case portion 25 b by means of metal orplastic rods 33. Ridged case portion 25 b houses semi-rigid container 7a, which is similar in nature to container 7 as seen in FIGS. 1-4. Herecontainer 7 a also houses point 5 a, cap 3 a, entry point 15 a, band 1 aand door 29, which is embedded into case 7 a via seal 31. Door 29 can bepopped or peeled open via seal 31, to allow the user to pump ordistribute sanitizer into container 7 a as is seen in FIGS. 3 and 4.When case 7 a is pressed, sanitizing gel emits from point 5 a onto theuser's hand.

Case 25 b also has side case 27 b, which is meant to, in conjunctionwith case side 27 a, hold case 24 onto smart phone 17 a, as seen at thebottom of FIG. 5. In use, the user takes case portions 25 a and 25 bspreads them apart via rods 33, which has built-in tension by a seriesof springs or bands built within case portion 25, and wraps case 24 oversmart phone 17 a. The built in tension between 25 a and 25 b allows fora snug fit of case 24 around 17 a. Side case 27 houses foam or rubberpad 27 c, just as side case 27 b houses foam or rubber pad 27 d, toallow for a snug fit around smart phone 17 a.

Gap 35 shows how rods 33 are now embedded into case portion 25 b, againby the built in tension of the spring loaded mechanism within caseportion 25 b. A similar embodiment would allow case 24 to be wrappedaround smart phone 17 a in the middle of 17 a or at the bottom of 17 a.It is also possible that case portion 25 b and 25 a attached togetherwith no gap separating them, or that they are connected together by anyother adjustable means such as a wheel that is tightened or loosened, ascrewing mechanism, a magnet, a lever, snap adjustments or the like,with the ultimate goal being to secure a snug fit for case 24 onto smartphone 17 a or any sized smart phone. It is also possible that case 24may be a full sized smart phone case or cover, which fully andcompletely surrounds the entirety of the smart phone. It is alsopossible that case 7 a can filled with liquid and be released through aspray nozzle on to one's hands as will be seen and explained in FIG. 11of this application.

FIG. 6 shows a similar embodiment to FIGS. 1 and 2, but here the shapesof case 7 b and 7 c are elongated and circular in nature when attachedto smart phone 17 b. Case 7 c is wrapped around collapsible knob 37,which a user, uses to hold his phone. This is a product commonly knownon the market as PopSockets™.

It's typical to have a wallet wrapped around a smart phone or attachedto the back of a smart phone, where the user would store his money andcredit cards. In FIG. 7 a wallet 246 is attached to the back of smartphone 242. Wallet 246 may also fully encase smart phone 242, by wrappingaround it. Pockets 244 show where credit cards or money may be stored.At the bottom of case 246 we see that case 7 r is embedded or built intowallet 246 or it may be separably detachable to wallet 246 via anyconnecting means such as—magnets, hook and loop fasters, clips, buttonsnaps. Etc. Case 7 r houses case cavity 248, which is exposed when door252 is opened by arrows 250. In use the user fills cavity 248 up withsanitizing gel and pumps it out of case 7 r, via means of pump 254. Itis also possible that case 7 r may be attached to or embedded into thefolds or pockets of a typical wallet that folds in half.

FIG. 8 shows a similar embodiment to FIG. 1, but here container 7 x,houses pump 347 and exit spout 353, which also has rod 351 extending tothe bottom of container 7 x. Container 7 x is either filled with handsanitizing gel or liquid sanitizer. Pod 7 x attaches to any hardsurface, tablet, computer, smartphone, gaming controller, desk, or smartphone case by removing cover 355 which exposes and adhesive on the backof container 7 x. Latches or covers 359 and 357 can be removed so thatthe user can refill container 7 x with either hand sanitizing gel orliquid hand sanitizer. Pump 347 and bottom portion pump 349 can also beremoved from container 7 x so that container 7 x can be refilled.

FIG. 9 shows a flexible bracelet 206 with housing area 203, which housessemi rigid pod 7 n by means of arrows 201. Case 7 n also has selectiveopening 205, which allows for gel to be poured in and then exitedthrough exit point 207 by squeezing case 7 n. 7 n may also be disposableor made of a rigid plastic, which would also house a spray nozzle usedto expel liquid sanitizer.

FIG. 11 shows a rubber, plastic or silicone promotional band 380 whichhouses top band portion 360 and holes 363, bottom band portion 362 andnotches 365. Towards the middle of band 380 we see sidewalls 367 and368, strip 380 a as well backing wall 371. Backing wall 371 may also notbe present a situation in which an opening or hole would be present.

Container 7 y houses cap 375 with lid 377. Container 375 may be filledwith liquid sanitizer or sanitizing gel. Cap 375 may be substituted fora spraying mechanism or a pump. In use the wearer would wrap band 360and 362 around his wrist connecting holes 363 with notches 365.

Walls 367 and 368 may act as a canyon or concave encasement to receivecontainer 7 y, when 7 y is inserted into case 380 via means ofdirectional arrows 372. Cavity 369 is also a canyon, hollow, or concavelike area, which will house cap 375 and lid 377, allowing it to protrudeslightly upward, as we see in FIG. 41.

FIG. 10 shows container 7 y encapsulated by sidewalls 367 and 368. Walls367 and 368 and backing 371 are flexible in nature form a cocoon likeencasement around container 7 y. It is also shown that cap 375 and lid377 are tucked under lip or strip 380 a, which further holds container 7y in place. Container 7 y may be constructed of rigid plastic,semi-rigid plastic, flexible plastic or silicone. It is also possiblethat band 380 may fully encapsulate or cover container 7 y. Container 7y may have any name, company logo, symbol or picture printed on it sothat is shows through the opening of band 380 to onlookers, thus makingthis an item that is user for promotional purposes.

In use, the user takes container 7 y, tucks cap 375 under strip 380 a,then presses container 7 y into band 380 by gently forcing side walls367 and 368 to pry apart or to bend open. Then, once the container 7 yis firmly in place, walls 367 and 368 will wrap back around container 7y holding it in place. The user would then flip open lid 377 of cap 375with his hand and then press container 7 y so that liquid gel 382 poursout of cap 375 onto his finger or hands. It is also possible that apumping mechanism to disperse liquid into a mist or into a foam maybe beused here instead of the cap and gel partnership.

FIGS. 12 and 13 show an embodiment similar to FIGS. 10 and 11, but inmore detail and with some enhanced features. In FIG. 12 we see band 430with band extensions 431 and 433. Extension 433 houses knobs 444, whichplug into holes 446 to secure the full band around one's wrist. Opening432 is an open cavity which leads to channel 438, which is surrounded byedges 440, 442, 436, and 441 and the top layer of the channel 434.Channel 438 is covered by top portion 434, but it is hollow beneath 434,and it is an open connection to cavity 432. Channel 438 is surrounded bysidewalls 454 and 455. Here channel 438 has sharp defining angels andwalls, but it may also be cylindrical or tube like in nature. TheChannel 438 is also meant to house nozzle 452, as well it provides achannel or canyon for the sanitizer to rest or remain in, once the usersqueezes it from the bottle. At the end of channel 438, there may alsobe a bowl like indenture to house the sanitizer.

FIG. 13. shows cross section 448 of FIG. 12. Here we see bottle 450 withits cap 452 and lid 454, which is plugged into, or inserted into cavity432, by means of arrows 436. Cap 452 slides through hole or channel 434,where it will rest in channel 438. Band 430 has top layer 458 and bottomlayer 456 which will help secure bottle 450 into cavity 432. The usermay refill bottle 450 by removing it from cavity 432, and placing it upto the nozzle of a bigger container with a pump filled with sanitizer,or he can keep the bottle secured into cavity 432 and directly hold thewristband (wearing it or not) up to the refill container. It is alsopossible that the user may fill up bottle 450 with honey, so that it canbe consumed to gain energy.

Protruding out of the bottom of band extension 431 we see notch 430,which is created by peak 450 and troughs 452. Here the same pattern isrepeated twice, but it may be repeated more times on this extension aswell as extension 433. These notches allow for the cavity 432 and theentire band to bend comfortably around one's wrist without feeling toobulky. When the user connects notches 444 to holes 446, the notchescollapse on to each other, allowing for the band to easily contour tothe shape of one's wrist.

FIGS. 17-25 illustrate a flexible wristband 1000 similar to thatdescribe with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. The wristband 1000 include aband 1005 with a first end 1010 and a second end 1015, wherein the firstend 1010 is constructed to detachably attach to the second end 1015. Acavity 1020 is formed in the band 1005 between the first end 1010 andthe second end 1015. The cavity 1020 is defined by a sidewall 1025 whichhas a notch, port or a hole 1030. A container 1035 includes a cap or anozzle 1040 (FIG. 19). The container 1035 is constructed to lodge in thecavity 1020, and when so lodged, the cap or nozzle 1040 extends throughthe notch 1030, allowing the user to access the sanitizer.

FIG. 14 shows a similar embodiment in FIGS. 12 and 13, but here we seemain band 472 connected to extended bands 480 and 482. Extended band 480is connected to the main band 472 by a pin 476 a. Line 478 a shows where480 is inserted into main band 472, and where pin 476 a holds the twopieces together. We also see the same connecting means where band 482 isconnected to main band 472, by means of lines 478 b and pin 476 b.Dotted lines 474 a and 474 b are etched into the external surface of theband to show the user where to cut if desired. In use the user maypurchase this item and wear it around his wrist. He may also choose toattach the band to his smart phone, but taking a scissor and cuttingalong etched lines 474 a and 474 b or by separating extended bands 480and 482 from the main band 472. We also see adhesive layer 486 situatedto the bottom of main band 472, with a top cover later 488. In use hewould peel top layer 488 off, exposing the sticky side of adhesive layer475, where he would then stick main band to the surface on his smartphone, his smart phone case, or any hard surface.

We also see metal insert 484, which is embedded into the plastic orrubber of main band 472. Smart phones are sometimes constructed withbuilt-in magnets. In use, the user could leave top layer 488 of 486intact and attach main band 472 to any magnetic surface, or any smartphone with a built-in magnet, or any smart phone case with a built-inmagnet, thus magnetically securing a bond of band 472 to the object. Itis also possible that 484 may be a magnet, and that this magnet mayattach to any metal surface, metals surface built into a smart phonecase, or any metal surface built into a smart phone.

FIG. 15 shows another embodiment of the invention, where bottle 496 isplugged into holding case 502 at cavity 504 by means of arrows 497.Solid lines 498 and dotted lines 500 show the edges circular metal ring501, embedded into the bottom of holding case 502. Rather than beingring, this metal part may extend through the full bottom portion of case502. It may be embedded into the rubber, silicone, or plastic or exposedon the outer surface of case 502. It may also be removable from case502.

Smart phone 490 depicts a smart phone with a built-in magnetic ring 493,depicted by inner edge 494 and outer edge 492. A magnet of this sort maybe any shape or size and it may be positioned anywhere within the smartphone. It is also possible that a magnet of this shape and size may bepositioned or stuck by adhesive, to the outer layer of any smart phone,smart phone case, embedded between a smart phone and a smart phone caseor built or embedded directly into the smart phone case.

In use, the user takes holding case 502 and places it on smart phone490, magnetically securing case 502 to phone 490, where metal ring 501magnetically connects to magnet 493, thus securing case 502 to smartphone 490. Case 502 may also have a peel and stick option or adhesivelayer secured to its bottom so that the case may attach to anynon-magnetic or non-metal surface. Importantly, the sanitizer container496 can be swapped from the wristband embodiments described above,creating an interchangeable system. Also, separating the container 496from the holding case 502 or the wristband described above, permits forthe more efficient manufacturing of these products. Specifically, thewristband and holding case described herein may be made of a softpliable plastic or silicone so as to allow the easy insertion of thecontainer into the designated cavity. Manufacturing a smart phone caseor a wrist band to include the sanitizer container within the softplastic, and pre-loading the container with sanitizer, may cause leakageduring shipping—particularly if the item is exposed to pressure changesduring transport. Many of these sanitizers are made of alcohol, soleakage would create a hazard. By having a separate container, theembodiments described herein can have the container pre-filled locallyor regionally to avoid, or at least diminish the likelihood of leakage.

FIG. 16 shows a side view of a smart phone and wallet combination wherebottle 586 is plugged into cavity 588 of case 589 by means of arrows582. Embedded into case 588 is metal insert 590, which may be completelyembedded into the silicone or rubber of case 589 or stuck by adhesive tothe outside of case 588. Wallet 578 has attached base 574, connected bylines 584. Credit card 576 protrudes out of the pocket of wallet 578.This pocket may also hold cash. This wallet or pocket may be made ofleather, plastic, metal, silicone, canvas or fabric. Embedded into base574 is metal insert 591, which may also exist outside of base 574attached by and adhesive, or it may be removable.

Smart phone 570 houses an internal magnetic ring 577, similar tomagnetic ring 493 as seen in FIG. 48. Magnetic ring 570 is depicted bylines 575 a, 575 b, 575 c, and 575 d. In use the user would take case574 and attach it to smart phone 570, where metal insert 574 would bedrawn to and attach itself to all areas of magnet 577, thus securingwallet 578 to smart phone 570. The user would then take bottle 586, plugit into cavity 588, and then attach case 589 to base 574 by means ofarrows 580, which would allow for the lower portion of magnet 577depicted by lines 575 c and 575 d, to magnetically pull metal insert 590of case 589 to smart phone 570, thus securing a secure bond betweensmart phone 570, wallet 578, base 574, and case 589, with bottle 586housing hand sanitizer. In all situations, rather than using magnets andmetal, any connecting means such as hook and loop fasteners; buttonsnaps, adhesive or a clipping mechanism may be used.

It is to be noted, that the cases described here, may be attached to anyobject or surface. It is possible cases shaped like these, or any othershape mentioned in this application may be part of a system as well. Inuse the user would purchase a batch of these cases along with a batch ofrefillable bottles of hand sanitizer. The user may choose to peel andstick the cases to his water bottle, steering wheel of his car, hiscomputer, his alarm clock, his belt, his smart phone, smart watch, dogleash, etc. Or rather than peel and stick the container, he maymagnetically attach the case to any of the aforementioned as long asthere is a magnetic case open to receiving it. This magnetic case mayalso be built into the structure or surface of the item, or it may bestuck to the surface by means of a peel and stick adhesive. In regardsto bottles sold with hand sanitizer, boxes of refills may be sold ordistributed to hospitals, schools, places of business, institutions,etc.

It will be understood that although the present invention has beenhereinabove described with respect to several embodiments thereof,modifications may be made therein and thereto without necessarilydeparting from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in theappended claims.

Although exemplary embodiments and applications of the invention havebeen described herein including as described above and shown in theincluded example Figures, there is no intention that the invention belimited to these exemplary embodiments and applications or to the mannerin which the exemplary embodiments and applications operate or aredescribed herein. Indeed, many variations and modifications to theexemplary embodiments are possible as would be apparent to a person ofordinary skill in the art. The invention may include any device,structure, method, or functionality, as long as the resulting device,system or method falls within the scope of one of the claims that areallowed by the patent office based on this or any related patentapplication.

1. A wristband comprising: a band with a first end and a second end,wherein the first end is constructed to detachably attach to the secondend; a cavity formed in the band a region between the first end and thesecond end, wherein the cavity is defined by a sidewall, and wherein thesidewall wall comprises a notch; a container comprising a cap or anozzle, the container is constructed to lodge in the cavity, and when solodged, the cap or nozzle extends through the notch.